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Tourism and Entertainment Minister of Tourism, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (second right), welcomes the two millionth stopover visitors to the island, Alexis Grenier (3rd left) and husband, Craig Greiner (3rd right), from Boston, Massachusetts, USA, after they disembarked the American Airlines flight on which they and other passengers arrived at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay from Miami, Florida, on Sunday (December 29). Also sharing the occasion are: Tourism Director, John Lynch (left); State Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford (2nd left); and Montego Bay's Mayor, Councillor Glendon Harris.

Jamaica Welcomes Two Millionth Stopover Visitor

Jamaica recorded a landmark achievement on Sunday, December 29, when the island welcomed two million stopover visitors for the first time in the tourism industry’s history. American couple, Alexis and Craig Greiner of Boston, Massachusetts, had the distinction of being...

Education Minister, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites. (FILE)

Education Ministry Seeks School Board Support for Principal Training

Panama Disease Race 4 is No Immediate Threat to Jamaican Bananas

Dr. Lennox Alves (centre), displays the Caribbean Medical Mission 2013 Humanitarian Award which he accepted on behalf of the recipient, Dr. Alan Clarke, at the Mission’s 10th fund-raising gala, held recently in New Jersey. Others (from right) are: the Mission’s Fund-Raising Chairman, Lynval James; President, Dr. Winston Scott; Director, Dr. Sandra Harte and Miss Natasha Scott.

Prime Minister Lauds Work of Caribbean Medical Mission

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting in parliament. (FILE)

Several Laws Passed in 2013 Have Strengthened Security Efforts – Minister Bunting

Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable
Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Simpson Miller Sends Condolence to Storm Affected Territories

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has expressed sadness at the loss of life and destruction of property as a result of the adverse weather conditions which have affected the Caribbean islands of St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Dominica. Reports are that up to 13 persons were killed, many are missing and injured, and there is significant damage...

Governor-General
H.E. The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J

12 years ago Governor General

Christmas Message 2013 from the Governor-General H.E. The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen

At this special time of the year, our hearts are warmed by thoughts of family and friends and most people are moved to acts of kindness and generosity of spirit. We thrill to the sights, smells and sounds associated with Christmas - the carols, the decorations, the sorrel, Christmas pudding and traditional meals, the red kettle and tinkling bells of...

The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON., MP., Prime Minister

12 years ago Opposition

Christmas Message 2013 from Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Holness

Christmas is the celebration of God’s saving grace in that he loved each of us so much that he sent his only begotten son as manifestation of the way to truth, hope and redemption. This is the essence of Christmas. Regardless of our religious traditions, this is the time of year when we collectively reflect on certain themes – peace...

Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emilio Ebanks. (FILE)

12 years ago Local Government

Fire Safety Permits Required for Every Event

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is making special provisions for promoters and event planners to acquire a Fire Safety Permit, to confirm the safety of venues being used to host events this holiday season. Public Relations Officer for the JFB, Emeleo Ebanks, told JIS News that a Fire Safety Permit is required for every event, and that persons can now...

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe (left), presents Special Projects Manager, Andrine Davidson, with the inaugural JIS Employee of Choice 2013 Award and a gift, at the agency’s Christmas Soiree on December 21, held at the New Kingston Conference Centre. Mrs. Davidson topped a field of 11 other nominees for the honour.

12 years ago Information

Andrine Davidson is JIS Employee of Choice

Hardworking, service oriented and a team player, are just some of the qualities attributed to Andrine Davidson, the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Employee of Choice for 2013. Mrs. Davidson, who is employed as Special Projects Manager at the JIS, unanimously copped the inaugural title from among 11 other nominees, in a year when the agency is celebrating its 50th anniversary...

12 years ago Labour

Health Minister Welcomes National Workplace Policy on HIV/AIDS

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has welcomed work undertaken by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to advance development of Jamaica’s National Workplace Policy on HIV and AIDS, and to pilot a Bill on the proposed Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act. The Policy, approved as a White Paper by both Houses of Parliament earlier this year, is...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), in conversation with Commissioner of Police, Mr. Owen Ellington, at the handing over of 89 new vehicles to the police, on December 23, at the Police Commissioner’s Office, in Kingston.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

JCF Receives 89 New Vehicles

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has received 89 new vehicles, 72 from the Ministry of National Security, 15 from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), and two specialized vehicles donated by the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC). Speaking at the official handing over of the vehicles, at a ceremony held on December 23, at the Police Commissioner’s Office, in...